Agenda item

Allotment Service Briefing

Report of Executive Director, Operational Sevices

Minutes:

9.1

The Allotments Manager introduced this item. A presentation was given which outlined an overview, staffing structure, demand, waiting lists across LAC areas, waiting list lengths, occupancy, budget overview, rents, rent payment options, factors impacting rent structures, creating new sites, clearing plots. Challenges ahead, engagement, historic culture, allotment societies, review of strategies, policy on burning on sites and links to local authorities.

9.2

Members gave comments and asked questions. Responses were provided around bonfires on sites, tenants handbook, individual plot ownerships, authority comparative prices and fires policy review. It was suggested to look at the land registry regarding plot ownership.

 

 

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